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Newspaper
Decatur Daily
Location
Decatur, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1933
Page
1
Mrs. Deming Jarves, a Washington widow, creates a stir among ex-royalty in Dinard at a charity fete hosted by Grand Duchess Cyrille of Russia. Jarves, newly married to Prince Burham-ed-Din, claims precedence over the Grand Duchess of Russia, fueling a tense debate on royal rank.
Dr William L Pettingill declared the Bible the most scientifically accurate book and cited prophecies fulfilled in John 19 during a revival at Central Baptist Church. He highlighted Isaiah predictions about the suffering of the Messiah and noted Scofield's commentary on the marred form of Jesus.
Benjamin A. Hartnett testified before the Senate Ocean Mail Investigating Committee that he was discharged as operating manager of the Black Diamond Line for refusing to approve an extra labor item for Steve O Connor the son of Shipping Board Chairman T W O Connor He said he refused to approve an over charge of 52 dollars and was fired by Black Diamond president J E Dockendorff who accused him of not cooperating
Washington reports nearly 400 million dollars in frozen deposits tied to 326 banks. Treasury estimates depositors will receive about 50 percent on opening, with more than 31 million dollars of unreleased deposits to be released in full later.
A. H. Carmichael former speaker of the Alabama House wins the Democratic nomination for Congress in the 8th district on unofficial returns. His rival Judge B L Malone of Decatur concedes. Carmichael a Tuscumbia resident succeeds the late Rep Edward B Almon in the solid Democratic district.
Fred S. Hunt will lead the Decatur Kiwanis club in 1934 after a unanimous vote at the weekly meeting. He succeeds Sam H. Malone who served in 1933. Edwin J. Polhill and J R Daniell were chosen as first and second vice presidents respectively. A slate of directors includes W M Bailey Russell Brothers John B Harlow Seybourne H Lynne and Barrett Shelton.
Postmaster General Farley appealed to the American Federation of Labor to support the recovery program and continue patriotic cooperation. He noted many employers have raised wages and cut hours, and urged labor to work with the administration through conferences and intelligent adjustment rather than force.
Official canvasses show A H Carmichael of Tuscaloosa total 11 019 votes to 10 128 for Judge B L Malone in district eight. Malone carried four counties, while Carmichael won Morgan Madison Lawrence Colbert and Lauderdale. Local results highlight Carmichael's home county Colbert by 1 915 and Lauderdale by 1 628, with Morgan strongly for Malone.
The music school under W. R. Wallace will stage a Tuesday evening concert open to the public. Students will be assisted by the Wallace-Willoughby quartet and a large crowd is expected. The school will continue for one more week.
Decatur officers seek a thief described as the meanest, believed capable of wearing a crown. A couple with a baby traveling by freight detoured at Oakworth yards to Birmingham to obtain milk. They left a suitcase with baby clothes, ladies wear, pants, shirt and a watch on a store porch while seeking milk, then found their property stolen upon return.
Edward Hayes a 42 year old attorney from Decatur Illinois was elected national commander of the American Legion by acclamation at its fifteenth annual convention. He will pursue the four point program for veteran relief and push for free federal hospitalization for those unable to pay. The convention also condemned recognizing Soviet Russia and extending credit to its government in a strong Americanization stance.
Attorney General Thomas F. Knight Jr returned to Montgomery after a conference with Judges Horton and Callahan on the Scottsboro cases. No statement issued but an announcement is expected soon. Patterson had a new trial granted after a previous conviction, and the docket remains unset. Knight is recovering from a rifle wound in his foot from an accidental discharge in Tuscaloosa while investigating a double lynching.
Adjutant W. S. Montgomery R. R. Baker M. T. Davis and W. G. Hayslette of Farley Moody Post No 34 Tuscaloosa were in Decatur briefly this morning en route home from the Chicago convention. They traveled by motor.
Dr. Arthur E. Morgan announces tentative $3.5 to $4 million allocation for a fertilizer plant at Muscle Shoals as part of Tennessee Valley Authority plans. The outline includes Norris Dam construction, a $50 million budget, and aims to employ about 1,000 workers before Christmas.
Differences within the recovery administration over provisions of the bituminous coal code create new complications amid strikes and bloodshed. Hugh Johnson and Donald Richberg dispute alleged wage deduction agreements. Tense clashes in Ambridge Pennsylvania left one dead and many beaten while state troopers control Southern Illinois after 16 miners and three tourists were wounded.
The chamber of commerce nominating committee was appointed today to select five board directors for the coming year. L. R. Nash chairs the committee with R. O. Gilmore Sam Alexander W. M. Bailey W. M. Voorhies Russell Speake and B. A. Turner as members.
Ideal weather greets a sellout crowd at Griffith Stadium where the Giants face the Senators in a pivotal game. Bill Terry starts Hubbell for the Giants while Cronin counters with Weaver. In the fourth inning Terry belts a homer for a 1-0 lead as early offense is scarce and both sides trade near-misses.
In Havana on October 6 two young communists Felix Viti and Luis Melian were killed and two others wounded when gunmen attacked their gathering. Looting continued as robbers entered Singer Sewing Machine offices. The Alma Mater student paper called Ambassador Welles the only conspirator left in Cuba and proposed he return to the United States. Panama and Uruguay have recognized the Gran San Martin government.
Senator Couzens charged the Senate Investigating Committee that wise guys unloaded more than 11 million dollars of railroad stock during the 1929 boom via investment trusts run by Dillon Read and Company. The testimony cited E B Tracy who said he paid 5 million for Rock Island stock now worth about 150 thousand under Pecora’s questioning.
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